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Kailasa Temple Ellora Caves: monolithic masterpiece

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Kailasa Temple in Ellora Caves is an astonishing Shiva temple. It is 1,250 years old. The temple is a monolithic structure of basalt stone. Beautiful carved sculptures cram the temple. There are 32 caves in Ellora. In the sixteenth is Kailasa Temple. It portrays Kailasa or Kailash, the Himalayan sanctuary of Lord Shiva. Mount Kailash is regarded as the most sacred mountain in the world. …

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Fatehpur Sikri-Emperor Akbar’s Architectural Legacy

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Fatehpur Sikri  is 36 km from Agra. It was the capital of Emperor Akbar in the late sixteenth century. During his reign, the Mughal empire tripled in size and wealth. He constructed many palaces, mosques and buildings in Fatehpur Sikri which are his architectural legacy.

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Rivers – A Photo Essay

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Rivers flow close to many towns and cities. Cities near rivers and seas have two big advantages: commerce and sustainability. For example, Kochi, Kolkata and Mangalore have big ports and are also major fishing centres.

It was inevitable that I came across rivers, big and small, in my travels within and outside India.

1. Amstel River

 

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Amsterdam is one of the towns that sprung around Amstel River eight centuries ago. Parts of the city lie below the sea level. The river is linked to an intricate system of canals within Amsterdam. Long cycling routes surround the area around Amstel. …

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Mobile Photography – Top Nine Tips

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Mobile photography has been the game changer although digital cameras have made photography affordable.  Mobile cameras are handy and easy to access. However there is  a common misconception that big and expensive cameras are a prerequisite for capturing excellent photos. It is the photographer who makes the picture and not the camera. …

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One Week in Sikkim – Simplify Your Itinerary

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Sikkim is the second smallest state in India. The itinerary for one week in Sikkim takes the stress out of your travel planning.  The state is home to India’s tallest mountain, Kangchenjunga (8,586 metres). Sikkim shelters alpine meadows, glaciers and many kinds of wild flowers. It has dramatic Himalayan landscapes. You will also find hilltop Buddhist monasteries such as Rumtek which dates from the mid 1700s. …

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